2008-09 bowl games

CaptionBCS national championship: Florida 24, Oklahoma 14

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Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford (left) attempts to escape the rush from Florida linebacker Brandon Hicks during the BCS national championship game in Miami. The Gators defeated the Sooners, 24-14, to capture their second BCS national title in three years.

Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford (left) attempts to escape the rush from Florida linebacker Brandon Hicks during the BCS national championship game in Miami. The Gators defeated the Sooners, 24-14, to capture their second BCS national title in three years. (Getty Images)

Tulsa quarterback David Johnson (5) outruns Ball State's Kenny Meeks during the GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Johnson threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns, Tarrion Adams rushed for 210 yards and three scores, and the Golden Hurricane rolled over the Cardinals, 45-13.

Tulsa quarterback David Johnson (5) outruns Ball State's Kenny Meeks during the GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Johnson threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns, Tarrion Adams rushed for 210 yards and three scores, and the Golden Hurricane rolled over the Cardinals, 45-13. (AP photo)

Texas wide receiver Quan Cosby celebrates his 7-yard touchdown catch against Ohio State in the third quarter of the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. Cosby caught 14 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning 26-yard score with 16 seconds left in the game. Longhorns...

Texas wide receiver Quan Cosby celebrates his 7-yard touchdown catch against Ohio State in the third quarter of the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. Cosby caught 14 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning 26-yard score with 16 seconds left in the game. Longhorns... (AP photo)

Buffalo defensive tackle Anel Montanez (right) strips the ball from Connecticut running back Donald Brown during the first half of the International Bowl. Brown rushed for 261 yards on 29 carries to lead the Huskies to a 38-20 victory over the Bulls.

Buffalo defensive tackle Anel Montanez (right) strips the ball from Connecticut running back Donald Brown during the first half of the International Bowl. Brown rushed for 261 yards on 29 carries to lead the Huskies to a 38-20 victory over the Bulls. (AP photo)

Utah wide receiver Brent Casteel (right) dives for a 7-yard touchdown in front of Alabama cornerback Kareem Jackson in the first quarter of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The No. 7 Utes upset fourth-ranked Alabama, 31-17, to finish the season 13-0.

Utah wide receiver Brent Casteel (right) dives for a 7-yard touchdown in front of Alabama cornerback Kareem Jackson in the first quarter of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The No. 7 Utes upset fourth-ranked Alabama, 31-17, to finish the season 13-0. (AP photo)